Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Timeline
Teacher
Jeri Fenton

Jeri Fenton

ESL Instructor | Online Writing & Group Class Specialist
Arundal

Summary

Energetic and adaptable ESL instructor with over 8 years of experience delivering engaging online English classes. With more than 30,000 total teaching hours, I specialize in teaching writing, guiding small-group lessons (1:8), and fostering active participation and confidence among learners. I bring professionalism, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students express themselves with clarity and precision in English.

Professional educator skilled in language instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to enhance student learning through interactive and engaging teaching methods. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to changing needs to ensure effective outcomes. Adept in classroom management, cultural sensitivity, and fostering supportive learning environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior ESL Instructor

HoaHai English
01.2023 - Current
  • Teach structured writing and language-focused group classes of 4–8 learners.
  • Assign and evaluate written assignments to develop clarity and structure in student writing.
  • Provide individualized feedback and encourage active participation through interactive lessons.
  • (Remote)

Volunteer ESL Instructor

British Council
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct group English classes twice weekly for adult learners from Ukraine.
  • Focus on practical communication, confidence building, and integration skills.
  • Coordinate between volunteers, sponsors, and learners to support community engagement.

Lead Online ESL Instructor

LingoAce
02.2022 - Current
  • Delivered over 2,000 teaching hours to young learners in structured online classes.
  • Created engaging, high-energy lessons that improved student participation and comprehension.
  • Recognized for maintaining one of the highest conversion and retention rates on the platform.
  • (Remote)

Senior ESL Instructor

Palfish
01.2016 - 11.2021
  • Completed over 28,000 hours of online instruction for students aged 5–15.
  • Specialized in writing, reading comprehension, and oral communication skills.
  • Served as a model instructor for peer training and demonstration lessons.
  • (Remote)

Co-Owner & Operations Manager

IT Business
05.2008 - 05.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, client relations, and workflow management.
  • Developed leadership and organizational skills critical to classroom coordination and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Canyon, Texas

Skills

Teaching Writing & Composition

Online Group Class Management (1:8 and 1:4 formats)

Dynamic Lesson Delivery & Engagement

Clear Communication & Critical Thinking

TPR & Interactive Teaching Techniques

Professionalism & Consistency

Time Management & Preparedness

Tech-Savvy Remote Instruction

Certification

TESOL Certification, American Open Academy – 2017-11

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Experienced with ClassIn, Zoom, and Voov online platforms.
  • Travelled to over 26 countries; lived in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
  • Interests: creative writing, kayaking, mountain climbing, cooking, and reading.
  • Volunteer: Autism First, Special Olympics, and Youth Speech & Debate Coach.

Timeline

Senior ESL Instructor

HoaHai English
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer ESL Instructor

British Council
01.2023 - Current

Lead Online ESL Instructor

LingoAce
02.2022 - Current

Senior ESL Instructor

Palfish
01.2016 - 11.2021

Co-Owner & Operations Manager

IT Business
05.2008 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Jeri FentonESL Instructor | Online Writing & Group Class Specialist